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Chief Estimator

Harrison, Walker and Harper
Paris, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2025

Step Into the Role of Chief Estimator: Shape Projects from the Ground Up, Drive Precision in Costing, and Influence the Future of Construction with Your Expertise!"

APPLY NOW! TEXT HWH to 903.231.7076

Without a sturdy foundation, it’s hard to build anything. This goes for everything from construction projects to company culture. At HWH, our foundation of honesty, integrity, and personal relationships drives everything we do. It’s how for over 100 years, we’ve built a company that people are excited to work with and proud to work for.

JOBSITE LOCATION: Paris, Tx and surrounding areas

STARTING SALARY: $132,000 - $159,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

HWH has an effective method for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position.

JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Estimator is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the estimating department, including pre-bid meeting attendance, preconstruction services, plan and specification procurement and reviews, posting project for bidding, quantity take offs, summary top sheets, directions and coordinating activities of the designated estimate to ensure that goals or objectives of the estimate and the company are accomplished timely, efficiently and within company guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Creates and executes team management work plan to include: Team management, training and support of estimating team.
  • Creates and executes estimating work plan to include: estimate preparation & set up, coordination of bidding activities, posting of plans and specifications to ISQFT and/ or Base Camp.
  • Responsible for coordination and solicitation of quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
  • Reviews and understands plans and specifications with the ability to establish complete and proper scopes, recognizes conflicts or problems to provide complete and accurate estimate.
  • Reviews plans and specifications to submit appropriate RFI’s to the design team.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform quantity take offs and provide accurate scopes, counts and quantities.

Benefits You Can Actually Benefit From:

Work-Life Balance: We offer 9 paid holidays each year, along with generous paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal needs, ensuring you have the time to recharge and focus on what matters most.

Retirement Savings: We provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, helping you save for the future while enjoying today.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer a full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure you and your family are covered. With affordable premiums and flexible options, you can choose the coverage that works best for you.

EMPLOYEE REFERAL BONUS LEVEL I

Harrison, Walker & Harper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Salary : $132,000 - $159,000

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